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… foods, vegetables, and fruits. Try to avoid foods that are high in sugar and processed carbohydrates, such as pastries, … foods, vegetables, and fruits. Try to avoid foods that are high in sugar and processed carbohydrates, such as pastries, …
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… or physical stress, such as recent surgery, illness, or high fever. Poor nutrition, especially lack of protein or … or physical stress, such as recent surgery, illness, or high fever. Poor nutrition, especially lack of protein or …
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… for sleep. When large amounts of cocaine are taken, the high is more intense. But large doses can cause strange or … is called a coke crash. When a person takes the drug at higher and higher doses (a binge), it can cause increasing …
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… vomiting. Dehydration may be severe, especially among at risk groups like the elderly, infants, and those with a … Be aware that eating the following foods will increase your risk of Salmonella infection: raw or under-cooked eggs or … desserts, some sauces or homemade ice cream. To reduce your risk of Salmonella infection use liquid whole pasteurized …
Medical tests
… Why It Is Done How To Prepare How It Is Done How It Feels Risks Results Test Overview Sputum … cytology is not used as a screening test for people at risk for developing lung cancer, such as smokers. … anesthesia, you will feel nothing during the procedure. Risks Home or office sample There are no known risks from …
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… It raises your estrogen level. HT may increase the risk of problems in a small number of women. These problems … clots. Stroke. Heart disease. Breast cancer. Dementia. Risk varies based on when you start HT in menopause and how … long you take it. Starting HT in early menopause has less risk than when it's started later in menopause. footnote 1 …
Medications
… has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do … fainting) that need medical attention right away. The risk of QT prolongation may be increased if you have certain … potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This risk may increase if you use …
Medications
… Your condition will not improve any faster, and the risk of serious side effects may be increased. Since this … has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Careful monitoring by your doctor may decrease your risk. Pain or sores in the mouth and throat may occur. Brush …
Medications
… has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Many people using this medication do … fainting) that need medical attention right away. The risk of QT prolongation may be increased if you have certain … potassium or magnesium in the blood may also increase your risk of QT prolongation. This risk may increase if you use …
Medications
… unless directed by your doctor. Doing so may increase the risk of leakage. If the medication starts to leak into … has judged that the benefit to you is greater than the risk of side effects. Careful monitoring by your doctor may decrease your risk. Painful sores on the lips, mouth, and throat may …